I Practice Farming While the Rest Cultivates

Star Plucking Building.

Lu Xuan, holding a dark token entwined by an evil ghost, walked out from the headquarter of the Heavenly Star Cave.

The token was indeed the Abyss Order, allowing him to stay in the Abyss Star Cave for a while, and to move unobstructed in most ownerless areas.

He then reached a corner of a narrow street where there was a grocery store.

There were not many customers in the grocery store at the time, and Wen Qian, who was in the back, sensed Lu Xuan's presence and hurriedly came out to greet him.

"I pay my respects to Senior Lu!"

Lu Xuan waved his hand and asked.

"How has the business been recently?"

"Quite stable, Sword Talismans, Sword Gourds and other common treasure items are particularly popular, and many other treasures have also sold quite well."

Wen Qian said without hesitation.

"That's good."

Lu Xuan nodded slightly. His gaze caught a glimpse of a Spirit Plant Scripture laying open on a wooden table not far away.

"Have you recently been diligently studying Spirit Plant knowledge?"

"After the senior instructed, I acquired many Spirit Plant scripts from the Commerce Association and my family clan. Aside from managing the shop and daily cultivation, the rest of my time is spent on this."

Wen Qian hurriedly said.

"Now, my theoretical knowledge is no less than that of many ordinary Spirit Plant Masters."

"Not bad."

Lu Xuan said with satisfaction as his Spiritual Sense swept over Wen Qian, immediately noticing that his Spiritual Power was nearing completion, soon to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

"Is your cultivation level about to make a breakthrough?"

He asked gently.

"To the senior, I have gained some insights and might try to make a breakthrough soon."

Wen Qian said in a restrained manner.

"Breaking through a realm is an important matter. You can focus on that for the next period. As for the shop's business, you can temporarily set it aside."

"Also, you have been managing the grocery store's business for so many years for me. Here are three Foundation Establishment Pills for you, to lend you a helping hand for a successful promotion to Foundation Establishment."

Lu Xuan said gravely, his sleeve sweeping, and three Foundation Establishment Pills encircled by spiritual light appeared in front of Wen Qian.

Compared to Hong Qinghai's advancement to Foundation Establishment, he didn't intend to protect Wen Qian. He simply gave him two more Foundation Establishment Pills to slightly increase the chances of advancing.

Wen Qian was born in the Wen Family of the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce, and although he was not from the main branch, he could still make use of the family's arrays and the protection of his elders without needing him to worry too much.

"Thank you, Senior!"

"If I am fortunate enough to advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm, I will definitely continue to stay in the shop to manage the business for the senior!"

Wen Qian took the Foundation Establishment Pills and bowed deeply.

Although he was a descendant of the Wen Family, he was just from a collateral branch, and neither his talents nor his status were noteworthy among the many young talents of the family. It was better for him to firmly cling to the coattails of this Golden Core Real Person.

Not to mention anything else, just Lu Xuan's status alone in the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce was enough to ensure his future was bright and worry-free.

"It's good you have that determination. If you are willing to follow Lu Mou, I will not let you suffer by that time."

Lu Xuan nodded in satisfaction, smiling as he spoke. With his current wealth and treasures, just a slight spill could make Wen Qian and Hong Qinghai live in abundance.

"The treasures I brought for selling this time are similar to before, only there is an additional Fifth Rank Treasure."

"Fifth Rank material, Black Drake Scales, extremely strong in defense, suitable for crafting fine armor and shields. Choose an appropriate time to sell it."

Lu Xuan handed over the Black Drake Scales along with several Light Orb Treasures and Spiritual Medicines to Wen Qian.

Wen Qian's heart trembled as he took the many treasures.

"Another Fifth Rank Treasure, the third one after the Nine-Headed Dragon Map and Xuan Gang Armor."

"What exactly was the background of the family that this Senior Lu previously belonged to?"

...

After handing over the Black Drake Scales to Wen Qian, Lu Xuan acted like a hands-off shopkeeper and went straight to the branch of the Commerce Association.

"Senior Lu, you've come?"

As soon as she entered the Commerce Association, the still charming Ms. Wen approached with a fragrant breeze and greeted Lu Xuan respectfully.

"Master Wen, Lu Mou has come with a matter to inquire about, wishing to learn about two types of treasure items from you."

Lu Xuan cut straight to the chase and asked in a deep voice.

"Senior need only ask, this junior will withhold no knowledge."
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The female "Cultivator" said softly.

"Due to the needs of my cultivation technique, I wish to collect two types of treasure items from the Commerce Association."

"One is a treasure of the wind attribute capable of generating strange and Spirit Winds, with natural treasures being the best and Magical Instruments and Methods being secondary."

"Another type is various treasures related to the Yin Yang Dao."

"Both types of treasures should ideally be no lower than Fifth Rank."

Lu Xuan said slowly.

"As for treasures containing the Yin Yang Dao, not lower than Fifth Rank, to my knowledge, there are none such items in this branch; we probably need to check the main headquarters' treasury."

"As for Fifth Rank treasures of the wind attribute... I recall that two years ago the branch acquired a Fifth Rank Odd Rock called the Wind Aperture Stone. Since there are few "Cultivators" who practice wind-related Divine Skills, and given the stone's substantial size and relatively high price, it has been retained until now."

The female "Cultivator" showed a hint of contemplation on her face and spoke in a quiet voice.

"The Wind Aperture Stone? Could you bring it here for Lu Mou to see?"

Lu Xuan suddenly became quite interested.

"Senior, please wait a moment, this junior will return shortly."

The female "Cultivator" turned and left, only to come back inside after a short while.

A flash of spiritual light, and a huge Odd Rock about half a zhang tall appeared in the middle of the room.

The rock had a bizarre shape, with hundreds of large and small apertures from which whooshing sounds came, as if gusts were gathering strength inside, ready to burst out at any moment.

"Senior Lu, this is the Wind Aperture Stone. Its structure is extremely unique, capable of releasing bursts of Spirit Wind periodically."

"One can use the Spirit Wind to temper the flesh body, especially useful for "Cultivators" who practice wind-related Divine Skills."

Lu Xuan looked the Odd Rock up and down, a satisfied expression on his face.

In his view, this Wind Aperture Stone was ideally suited for nurturing the First Layer of the Xun Feng Palace.

"Master Wen, how many Spirit Stones is this Wind Aperture Stone?"

He turned to ask the female "Cultivator" behind him.

"If senior wishes to take it, thirty-five thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones will suffice."

Ms. Wen pondered for a moment and cautiously said.

"Agreed."

Lu Xuan nodded immediately, understanding in his mind that this price was likely much lower than the regular selling price, a benefit not unrelated to his status as a Commerce Association Guest Elder.

"Here are three hundred and fifty Middle Grade Spiritual Stones, please check them, Master Wen."

After a brief scan of her Spiritual Sense, the female "Cultivator" collected the small pile of Middle Grade Spiritual Stones into a storage bag, and gently smiled:

"This Wind Aperture Stone now belongs to Senior Lu."

Lu Xuan waved his hand once, and the huge Odd Rock disappeared.

"Thank you, Master Wen, for procuring such a treasure for me."

"It is this junior's duty to relieve Senior Lu of his concerns."

"As for the treasure related to the Yin Yang Two Qi, this junior will also inquire at the other branches and the headquarters, though I do not dare guarantee finding it."

Ms. Wen immediately expressed her stance to Lu Xuan.

"Taoist friend Wen, your willingness alone is more than enough."

Lu Xuan laughed as he spoke.

Securing the Fifth Rank Wind Aperture Stone from the Commerce Association branch was already an unexpected joy, ensuring at least the growth and nurturing of the Xun Feng Palace, allowing the First Layer of the Eightfold Palace to flourish smoothly.

As for the treasure needed to nurture the Upside-Down Yin and Yang Fruit, that would have to be left to fate.